Nollywood Actress Witney John, has revealed through an interview her life as a 21st century woman, who knows more than ever that she can achieve anything she puts her mind to, in the business world, career and personal life. As an actress, Witney is determined to leave her foot print on the sand of time, as she lets us do a tell all looking at the past,present, and futuristic form of her life as an actress.
MAY WE MEET YOU..
I am Witney John, mostly known by my stage name “witty angel” and fondly called W.J by my friends. I am an Agbor Queen from Delta State. My birthday is celebrated 4th of every January. I studied English and International Studies in Osun State University, Nigeria, and currently residing in Lagos State.
WHEN DID YOU START ACTING?
Well, I kick started my acting career four years ago in 2014.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO MAKE THAT MOVE?
Following the fact that I’ve always been good at criticizing nollywood movies due to poor interpretation of characters and sometimes terrible stories that leaves one feeling like I just wasted quality time watching crap knowing that I’m gifted in this line of duty but too engrossed with music and business, I barely had time for myself but then, like I always say “your passion will always trigger your drive ” I figured in 2014 that it was time. For now, it’s acting and business.
HOW MANY MOVIES HAVE YOU BEEN FEATURED IN SO FAR?
I’ve featured in the following TV Series :
Fruit of Eden
Guilt (Ikpe Omuma)
Goldlyne
My Neighbor’s Wife
April Hotel
The Jonathans
This is it
The In-laws. Amongst others…..
Movies I’ve featured in Hadiza’s Story
Fazed
Sun at midnight
Echi di ime
Tragedy of a blessing
Double Identity
Public Wife
Test Result
Too Close
Lying Games
Things I hate
Gboko Boy.
Shadows of reality
Beef with the Don. Amongst others…..
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST CHALLENGING ROLE SO FAR?
I’d say Hadiza’s story where I played the role of Miss Hauwa. “I was a paedophilic lesbian and I had no business with men” it was the most challenging role for me so far.
WHO ARE THE ACTORS YOU LOOK UP TO IN THE INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE?
Actors who inspires me are Viola Davis, Angelina Jolie, Rita Dominic, Genevieve Nnaji, Mercy Johnson and other amazing talents.
DO YOU THINK THE INDUSTRY HAS MADE A TREMENDOUS GROWTH SINCE YOU WENT IN?
To a large extent, I’d like to say Nollywood has made improvements and will definitely get better and better as the year goes by with technology and exposure, and of course social media.
WHAT IS YOUR ON SCREEN NUDITY?
From the inception of Nollywood, it was and is still clearly introduced as a world of make-believe. Therefore, nudity could also be infused into character interpretation.
DO YOU THINK AUDITIONS IN NOLLYWOOD ARE FREE FAIR?
Personally, I’d say yes because I was opportune to work with 90% of the productions that called for auditions during my audition hunting days.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT COLLEAGUES WHO ARE IN THE HABIT OF PAYING FOR A ROLE ?
I say this with apologies to no-one “Paying for roles is outright stupidity” . Acting is a job and every job, and should come with a pay, not the other way round.
WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO FANS WHO ASPIRE TO BE LIKE YOU ?
Firstly, find your passion, know what your drive is, read up on it, connect to people who are where you aspire to be, explore the information you’ve gathered and thank me later 😘.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS ?
I should be known around the globe for my craft, and yes, I should be with my superman and amazing kids, aside being an International business woman.
DO YOU HAVE ANY INTENTION OF BREAKING INTO THE DIRECTING PART OF NOLLYWOOD?
Definitely, I’m working on that already.
THANK YOU MISS WITNEY JOHN, FOR GRANTING THIS INTERVIEW. HOW CAN FANS KEEP IT WITH YOU?
Oh that’s so true. You can keep up with me on social media through:
On facebook : Witney John
Instagram : @witneyohn1
Twitter: @witneyjohn6 and @wittyangel1
LinkedIn : Witney John
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